Markets rose in May on earnings and AI optimism, but narrow leadership, geopolitical risks, and higher rates keep volatility elevated.

The spring economic update outlines several proposed changes affecting workers, home buyers, people with disabilities, and business owners. Below is a summary of selected measures that may be relevant for investors in the coming years.

Stock markets rebounded strongly in April after weakening in March. The S&P/TSX Composite Index gained 3.7% during the month, helped by strength in the industrial and technology sectors and by strong corporate earnings.

Markets pulled back sharply in March as geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices weighed on stocks and bonds—but this isn’t a repeat of 2022. Learn why today’s higher rates, cooler inflation, and different policy backdrop change the outlook, even amid renewed volatility.

Markets hit record highs—then headlines took over. Q1 2026 reminded investors how quickly sentiment can shift amid geopolitical uncertainty. But does volatility signal lasting damage, or temporary disruption? History offers useful clues. Explore why staying disciplined through uncertainty may matter more now than ever.

Markets stayed mixed in February as geopolitical tensions stirred volatility. History shows markets often rebound quickly - discover why disruptions rarely derail long‑term performance and what rising oil prices really mean.